Cons

Didn't maintain a steady simmer

Scorched tomato sauce

Handles are riveted, making them trickier to clean

4

5

With the Scanpan Ceramic Titanium CTQ line, you can have the beauty of stainless steel and the convenience of a nonstick finish. These pots and pans have a brushed stainless steel exterior, a nonstick interior, and an aluminum core for even heat distribution. Unlike many nonstick surfaces, this one can be used for searing — so go ahead and cook your hamburger in the frying pan. Just be prepared to use a little elbow grease to scrub off splatters when cleaning up.

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How We Tested: The Kitchen Appliances & Technology Lab tested 72 cookware lines. We looked at how evenly skillets distributed heat on gas and electric ranges, and how well they browned steaks. We also looked at how well saucepans maintained a steady simmer and resisted scorching sauce. For nonstick cookware, we tested how well surfaces released eggs and pancakes, and how easy they were to clean. We also evaluated how easy all cookware was to use, including whether handles became hot to the touch, and whether each piece is oven or dishwasher safe.

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